Alice Oster, 97

LINCOLN, R.I. – Alice (Kutz) Oster died Nov. 2.  She was the wife of the late Gerald A. Oster. Born in Milford, Mass., a daughter of the late Mariam and Julius Kutz, she grew up in West Hartford, Conn.

A 1940 Pembroke graduate, Alice was a teacher for many years for the Providence School Department. She was a fierce advocate for children and adults with autism and played a large role in the creation of legislation and programs for autistic children and adults.

She is survived by her children Nancy Mullen (Arthur), Robert Oster (Lidia) and Juliann Oster; her grandchildren Laura Mullen, David Mullen, Katherine Arsenault, Amy Oster, Sarah Oster, Danielle Oster and Alana Oster; and her great-grandchild Max McOsker. She was the mother of the late Jonathan Oster who is survived by his wife Joan, and was the sister of the late Ethel Kutz.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Groden Center, 610 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909 or to Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, RI 02906